Sr. Java Developer

HeartCentrix Solutions; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HeartCentrix Solutions is seeking a full-time senior Java developer (IT Analyst) to build Java applications and web services. You will join a team of developers, engineers, and subject matter experts working on new apps and replacing legacy systems for public and internal users.

The role requires strong Java/JEE, JSF, and PostgreSQL experience, plus AWS knowledge. Excellent communication and independent work capability are essential, with optional on-site presence as needed.

Qualifications

• 15 years of Java Core and JEE experience.
• 5 years JSF/PrimeFaces.
• 10 years PostgreSQL SQL/PL/pgSQL.
• 5 years AWS/cloud development.
• 5 years RESTful web services.
• Knowledge of WCAG compatibility.
• Excellent communication and time management.

Responsibilities

• Develop Java applications and web services, including new apps and legacy replacements for public and internal users.
• Update existing Java web apps to maintain functionality and add enhancements per user requirements.
• Build web apps using Java frameworks, with preference for EJB and JSF.
• Develop APIs using PostgreSQL for data storage and querying.
• Implement authentication for external users using OAuth2/OpenAM.
• Ensure data security standards and encryption techniques are applied.
• Analyze user requirements to define objectives and envisioned features.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver project requirements.
• Support continuous improvement by evaluating alternatives and technologies.

Skills

Java Core/JEE/JPA/JPQL

JSF/PrimeFaces

PostgreSQL SQL/PL/pgSQL

Cloud/AWS

RESTful web services

OAuth2/OpenAM

WCAG knowledge

Communication skills

Tools

Maven

GitHub

JIRA

CI/CD

Job description

• Expertise in coding Java applications.
• Expertise in cloud computing / AWS.

Job Description

Seeking a full-time senior Java developer (IT Analyst) to develop Java applications and web services. This position will work with a team of application developers, engineers, and subject matter experts on the creation of new applications and the replacement of legacy applications that serve both the public and internal staff. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. The candidate will work remotely, must be able to work independently and manage time effectively, and has the option to come on-site as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Java applications and web services, including new applications and replacements for legacy applications that serve both public and internal users.
• Update existing Java web applications to maintain current functionality and provide new enhancements per user requirements.
• Build web applications using Java web frameworks, with preference given to EJB and JSF.
• Develop web applications and APIs that use PostgreSQL to store and query data.
• Implement authentication for external users and systems using standards such as OAuth2 or OpenAM.
• Ensure agency data security standards are met and approved data encryption techniques are used.
• Analyze user requirements to define business objectives, implement them in an application, and envision system features and functionality.
• Collaborate with application developers, engineers, and subject matter experts to deliver project requirements.
• Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting them for architectural review.

Required Technical Skills

• 15 years of experience with Java Core, Java EE (JEE), the Java Persistence API (JPA), and the Java Persistence Query Language (JPQL).
• 5 years of experience with Java Server Faces (JSF) / PrimeFaces.
• 10 years of experience with PostgreSQL SQL and PL/pgSQL.
• 5 years of experience understanding development processes in Cloud / Amazon Web Services.
• 5 years of experience with Java RESTful web services.
• Knowledge and application of WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) compatibility.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EMSA and ability to fit with the DPHIP team (evaluated under the scoring criteria above).
• Experience with Maven, GitHub, and Agile development.
• Experience with JUnit, Arquillian, or a similar testing framework.
• Java automated testing with Selenium, and application load testing with Apache JMeter or similar.
• Experience with JIRA and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
• Experience with database schema design.